Spring Lust List // 20 Things

By {Molly}

Spring seems to finally be showing it's pretty head all over the country {maybe not all over... my brother in D.C. had a snow day yesterday}. At the very least spring is here in Phoenix and it's making me want to throw away all my sweaters {don't worry I won't} and break out everything spring, from skin care, to shoes, to decor.

Here are just a few 20 things I'm seriously lusting after.

xoxo,
Molly

New Home // New Decor

By Molly

I recently moved to Phoenix. Surprise! We are finally mostly unpacked and at least the living room/dining room area is decorated but I'm feeling a little tired of my decor I've had now for 6 years. I don't want a total overhaul but a new coffee table {must}, and some cute rugs would really spruce this place right up. I also really want a bar cart. I've told my boyfriend this maybe... 1,543 times. At this point when I mention it he simply says, "I had no idea you wanted one.".

I can't stop myself from perusing The Everygirl home tours which has been my favorite site for a while now. I love getting a glimpse into other girls in their 20's/30's lives.

Here are some of my favorite's... click over to The Everygirl too but only if you have hours to spend losing yourself in the pictures.

Hopefully I'll be done and will take pictures of our new home in Phoenix soon!

xoxo,

Molly

Window Shopping Wednesday {Target}

By {Morgan}

I am in the market for a coffee table, so naturally I was browsing the furniture isles on the last trip to Target. I didn't find the perfect coffee table for my living room, but I did fall in love with several pieces of furniture currently in the store. It was fun to 'window shop' and dream up fabulous spaces these items would work in.
Then I thought it might be fun to take you all 'window shopping' with me every Wednesday. My hope is that it will inspire you in the realms of decor & fashion. And if your looking for a particular item, maybe you'll see it posted here and I can save you from physically searching multiple stores looking for it.
There are a lot of fabulous and beautiful things in retail stores all over, but it's not realistic to continuously fill your home and closets with items just because they are fabulous and beautiful.
{Well, sometimes it is...}
But if you have a coffee table, you have a coffee table, and don't need one every time you see one you like.
Window shopping is a way to admire lovely things, be inspired by them, but keep the cash in the bank.

Here's some of my favorite furniture finds this week at Target:

Threshold Woven Jute Bench - Multicolored
If you're looking to bring in pops of color, this bench would look great in an entryway, or at the foot of a bed. There are also adorable smaller, side tables in this design.

Threshold Wood and Brass Finish Bar Cart
I've been swooning over this bar cart since I first laid eyes on it last year.
There are so many cute ways to style a bar cart for your living room, kitchen, dining room, bathroom, guest room, etc. etc.!

Threshold Scalloped Wall Mirror
This cream mirror would be cute in a bedroom, hallway or on a gallery wall. The scalloped edges gives it a sweet, feminine feel.

Threshold Woven Cotton and Jute Bench
Again, I love the woven top and wood legs. This would be awesome in an entry way, or with a wood serving tray, it becomes a functional coffee table.

Threshold Square Accent Table - black & gold
I love, love this. I have a lot of yellow in my living room and I am worried the gold will clash.
If it was longer, I would have been so tempted though! The simple lines are fabulous.

Folding Chairs / Perforated Teal & Red
If you need a few folding chairs for extra seating indoor or out, why not have these cute chairs in your closet!

Carlisle Metal Barstools
These come in yellow, gray, green, black and bronze.
The industrial feel and fun color would look funky surrounded by neutrals.
They come at barstool & counter height.

Carlisle Dining Chair
I think they would look awesome at the 2 head seats at a long table that has other wooden chairs on the sides. When my craft studio gets a makeover, I will purchase these chairs.

Dakota Adjustable Stool
Can you tell I like the mix of metal & wood. A good industrial feel that you used to have a pay a pretty penny for is now affordable!

Too bad I wasn't look for chairs/stools. I would have done well for myself.
Here are a few other furniture {and some accessory} favorites from Target!

Holiday Antlers

By {Morgan}

Since starting my blog, Pink Antlers, my antler collection has grown and grown. 

I love it.

Some antlers are real, collected from the fields of family {antlered animals shed their antlers each year, mid-December to mid-February is considered 'shed hunting season' for deer, elk & moose -wikipedia}.

Some antlers/deer heads that I have are in the form of cardboard or metal {'retail hunting' season is year-round}.

I'm always looking for inspiration on how to decorate with them. The Holidays are the perfect time to use antlers in your home decor. The rustic vibe creates a warm & cozy ambiance. 

{Holiday Antler Inspiration via Pinterest}

Know an antler lover? Here's some awesome antler gifts in stores now!

{The white, antler ceramic pitcher pictured with my home decor is also available @ Anthropologie}

Peace, Love & Antlers,
Morgan

Living Social

By {Casey}

I hope by now you all have found Living Social, a website similar to Groupon giving "deals-of-the-day". I still subscribe to both, and have found there are some truly great gift ideas on here! Yes, we always get way too many emails, especially this time of year. I recommend snuggling up in a fuzzy blanket on the couch while your TV is set on another Bravo marathon, and looking through all the deals on Living Social. Here are a few of my current favorites. Be warned, the deals don't last forever! {Wow, could I have sounded more like a sales-y skank?}

1. Personalized Coasters - $15 for 4
I think this is a great idea for almost anyone on your list. Boyfriend/Girlfriend, Parents, Grandparents, Siblings...add a picture of you and them on a coaster and they are sure to love it. These make great housewarming gifts as well!

Photo found at Shutterfly

2. Suzy Kuzy Beer Mit - $10

This beer koozie/glove comes in 5 colors and screams perfect gift for my dad. All the men in my life, {boyfriend, brother, dad, grandpa} love grilling outside and drinking beer. I can think of nothing that would suit them better than being able to drink outside in the bitter cold with a beer mit.

3. Photo Wall Calendar - $5 for 1 

This is the best deal for a photo calendar I think I've ever seen. I would love one of these! {Hint hint}. I make one for my Mom almost every year, and she cries every time. Use pictures of you, your family, your pets, etc. This is the best gift for the sentimental sap in your family.

Photo found at Vistaprint

4. Bath & Body Works - Free 30% off

Couldn't get any better. This is just a free coupon for 30% off! All you have to do is claim the offer on LivingSocial. You have to do it in store by December 13th. There are tons of items to choose from, but my personal favorite is the Fresh Balsam candle. Makes your house smell like Christmas all the time!

Hope this helps you with your shopping!

Emails & Online Shopping & Deals! Oh My!

By {Morgan}

I want to share my favorite daily shop emails with you just in time for Christmas shopping. I highly recommend signing up for them, even if you feel like you already receive too much 'junk mail'. To be honest, I don't open each of these every day ... but when I do, I always enjoy browsing, gathering ideas & inspiration, and love it when I find a good deal or one of a kind piece.
There's definitely something for everyone on your Christmas list in these shops!

These online shops feature different items every day. There's art, home decor, jewelry, kitchen gadgets, toys, furniture, bedding, luggage ... a little bit of everything.

The two largest {in terms of items per day} are Joss & Main and One Kings Lane.

Joss & Main

"For those who delight in discovery, the thrill of the find, and a daily dose of design inspiration, Joss & Main is a premier members-only site that offers limited-time sales on the world's best brands for your home and life." Joss and Main - About Us 

One Kings Lane 

"Because Design Is a Journey…
Every day, we launch new sales offering exceptional
value on top-brand, vintage, and designer items. Most sales
last 72 hours. Be sure to shop early (and often)!" One Kings Lane - About Us

{a few fun finds @ One Kings Lane}

If you love independent stores - this next online shop is for you!

Scoutmob

Shoppe: "We're promoting independent artisans, craftsmen, designers and the like--giving you access to their inspired goods and authentic creations alongside the vision and the passionate processes that make them special. there are the things that add personality to our homes, stories to our lives and that "awww, you're so thoughtful" sentiment to our gift-givings." Scoutmob - About Us

Local: "We set out to explore the unique, the local, the downright curious desitnations that make a city great by way of our sweet mobile incentives, under-the-radar events, and intel from our on-the-ground Scouts. Basically, it's everything that makes you think, "You know what? This city is #&$%ing awesome!"" Scoutmob - About Us

How cool is that?!?
{sneak peak @ Scoutmob}

The following 2 shops feature 1 {or 2} deals of the day. Items are usually over 50% off original prices.

Pick Your Plum 

New deals are posted at 7:00 am MST everyday. These 2 deals that were posted this week.

Both printed delivery boxes and alphabet stamps were only $4.99 / 58% and 66% off!
Items range from party & craft supplies to hats, jewelry & scarves.
Pick Your Plum is a great email to watch if you are getting ready for a party.
{think paper straws, wooden utensils, gift bags}

The Plaid Barn

This online shop emails out a deal of the day and also has items listed under accessories, kits and supplies available on the website.
This Aztec Sweater was posted for 61% off and FREE SHIPPING ... for only $26.99

And my newest find is Antique Farm House.

They have multiple sales every day on the website.
Check out their featured gift wrapping station. My heart swoons.

Visit the sites and sign-up for the daily emails. When you find that perfect gift or item for your home, it will make overloading your inbox worth it!

Peace, Love & Online Shopping,
Morgan

Holiday Gifting {Under $50}

By {Molly}

Faux Fur Blanket // Wine & Champagne Glasses // Hola TShirt // Jewelry Dish // Earrings // 

iPad Case // Locals Only Coffee Table Book // Candle // Scarf // Clutch

xoxo,

Molly

Holiday Hostess Gifts

By {Amy}

It is that time of year for Holidays and the Holiday parties!  This is the best time of year and so much fun to celebrate with your closest family and friends.  Everyone knows that you can never show up empty handed.  Since I am traveling to go to these events, normally on planes, bottles of wines and baked goods will not cut it.  So here are a few of my favorite things to give. Hope this helps!

These are some of my favorite spices.  You can pretty much put them on anything to make it taste delicious, but best of all you can just add them to olive oil and have an enhanced bread dipping sauce.  I normally use a baguette or go to Jimmy John's and buy the day old bread, it is only $.99 and wonderful for dipping.  Believe me, it's delicious and a nice easy appetizer for your host to have on hand.  If you want to add a little something extra, pair with a nice bottle of olive oil.  When buying olive oil never buy anything in a clear bottle and make sure it is Extra Virgin Olive Oil, I like this one.

This Butter London Glam Rock nail polish set is perfect for any female host.  Also, after any event, your host will most definitely need to relax with one of these head massagers.  They may look funny, but believe me, it is amazing!

If it's a BYOB event, then why not bring you and your host a copper mug to drink your Moscow Mule in?  The mug always makes these taste so much better!

Finally holiday decorations are always a good idea.  I personally love pulling out all my decorations every November and reminiscing about the story of the people and events behind them.  If you know the person, try to stick with their holiday color scheme.  Some people like red and green while others {like me} may stick to having everything in gold and silver and sparkles whenever possible!

Frosting Glass

By {Morgan}

When I moved into my rental house, my landlords had just hung new white mini blinds on the window in my shower. 

{A window to the backyard...in the shower...I don't understand either}

The white blinds looked great, but within a week, rust started building up on the brushed aluminum blinds and on the window sill. 

After doing a little research, it does look like most aluminum mini blinds are rust proof/water resistant, but I wasn't having such luck. 

I remembered seeing on one of my daily blogs reads, Young House Love, that they created more privacy in their bathroom by frosting the window right above their toilet. 

I thought that frosting this window would not only create the needed privacy, but it would also take away the bulk of having blinds hanging, let a little more natural light in, and make it easier to crack open the window for added ventilation. {It is the only source of ventilation.}

If you're going to have a window in your shower, you might as well enjoy it to the max. 

I bought the materials at Home Depot.

>Artscape 36 in x 72 in Etched Glass Decorative Window Film 

>Gila Window Film Application Kit

And got exactly the result I was looking for. 

The process was simple. Clean and dry the window, measure and cut the film, spray the application solution, peel & stick on the film, use the squeegee to smooth out all bubbles. 

Rust producing blinds, begone!

You may also notice in the before & after photos that along with a shower curtain and new bathmat, I got a new toilet & vanity.
Plumbing issues begone, too!

Peace, Love & Frosty Windowed Bathrooms,
Morgan

My First Apartment

By {Amy}

I have lived in Chicago now for a little over 4 years.  Through my time here I have always had wonderful roommates.  They are wonderful not just because of their loving personalities and that they are always fun to grab a cocktail with, but also because they came with lots of furniture and everything else you need when living in a space.  Yes I was that roommate who contributed nothing except a really great fur throw. 

If any of you have ever lived in Chicago you realize quickly that you pay a lot for a really little bity space.  The way around that is to have roommates.  You can get amazing spaces for a great rate.  I have lived in two different 4 girl apartments with large bedrooms, multiple baths, and killer outdoor patios.  But the time had finally come for me to grow up a little more and get a place all on my own.  While I am loving the freedom of it, it was a challenge to fill even this small space.

Having pretty much nothing except my bedroom complete, I enlisted the help of someone I trust very much with decorating: my mom.  She has always had an excellent eye for spotting that just right item in the overwhelmingly crowded store.  She is also great at helping me figure out what my style is, and pulling me in when I have a million different ideas going at once. I also took any piece of furniture my roommates were getting rid of.  Thank you Buffy for the coffee table and TV stand!!

So the shopping had to start somewhere. I found this sofa on sale at Macy's and was amazed by how it was just what I wanted and comfortable.  I tossed and turned on many sofa's, even took off my shoes so I could lay down and really get the feel.  You need to have a comfortable sofa.  Then came the accessories. I cannot paint the walls so I needed a big statement piece to take away from the stark white.  When my Mom found this mirror, I was in love.  It also does wonders for making the space seem bigger.   My sister was nice enough to get me a house warming present and got me this pouf.  It is great for extra seating or as an ottoman.  Everything else I have picked up randomly along the way.  I think it was good for me to have a work in progress apartment.  I like picking up little things and pillows here and there.  There is still lots to do, and I will keep you updated with more pics.

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